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March 1, 2010

Frank GalloArmed Services YMCA6359 Walker LaneSuite 200Alexandria, VA 22310

Dear Frank Gallo:

On behalf of Charity Navigator, I wish to congratulate Armed Services YMCA on achieving our coveted 4-star ratingfor sound fiscal management.

As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability,transparency and quantifiable results from the charities they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars. In thiscompetitive philanthropic marketplace, Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator, highlights the finework of efficient charities such as your own, and provides donors with essential information needed to give themgreater confidence in the charitable choices they make.

Based on the most recent financial information available, we have calculated a new rating for your organization. Weare proud to announce Armed Services YMCA has earned our fourth consecutive 4-star rating for its ability toefficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 8% of the charities we rate have received at least 4 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Armed Services YMCA consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, andoutperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiatesArmed Services YMCA from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.

 Forbes, Business Week, and Kiplinger's Financial Magazine, among others, have profiled and celebrated our uniquemethod of applying data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. We evaluate ten times more charities than our nearest

competitor and currently attract more visitors to our website than all other charity rating groups combined, thus makingus the leading charity evaluator in America. Our irrefutable data shows that users of our site gave more than they

 planned to before viewing our findings, and in fact, it is estimated that last year Charity Navigator influenced over $10 billion in charitable gifts.

We believe our service will enhance your organization's fundraising and public relations efforts. Our favorable reviewof Armed Services YMCA's fiscal health will be visible on our website as of March 1st.

We wish you the best in all of your charitable endeavors.

Sincerely,

Ken Berger President & Chief Executive Officer